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Want to learn from the experiences of international students at Queen’s? The International Voices at Queen’s podcast is a curious and supportive listening space where current and former students share how they have used their strengths and skills to overcome challenges.
Season four is hosted by Simarjeet Singh, an undergraduate student studying Computer Science and Sociology. The music you hear is produced and composed by Sadaf Amini (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2TlAvzrt6ctGIozK4RQI64).
Season four is hosted by Simarjeet Singh, an undergraduate student studying Computer Science and Sociology. The music you hear is produced and composed by Sadaf Amini (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2TlAvzrt6ctGIozK4RQI64).
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Have you experienced culture shock before? On this week’s International Voices at Queen’s podcast premiere, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming culture shock.
International Voices at Queen’s is an inquisitive and supportive listening space for members of the Queen’s University community, especially those with intercultural realities, those engaging in language learning, and those seeking to increase intercultural awareness. Launching August 31st 2021, join us weekly for new episodes covering all manner of interesting topics!
Many students experience academic culture shock. What are the underlying assumptions and expectations in a particular institution, program, or classroom, and how do we navigate them? On this week’s podcast, hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources for overcoming academic culture shock.
Guest
Shaza Kaoud Abdelaziz
Resources
Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#ACC
Student Academic Success Services – https://sass.queensu.ca/
What is authorial voice in academic writing? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you develop your unique authorial voice.
Guests Yunyi Chen Anderson de Oliveira Resource
Write Nights – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#WN
Managing your finances as a student is challenging, especially in a new context. Listen to this week’s podcast to hear stories from the Queen’s community and learn about resources to help you manage your finances as a student.
Guest Kamyar Goudarzi
Resources
Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/
Navigating your first housing rental in Canada? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about challenges and lessons learned in the Canadian rental market, and learn about a housing resource available to Queen’s student.
Guest Amir Hashemi Resource Queen’s Students Community Relations – https://www.queensu.ca/studentcommunityrelations/home
What does diversity mean to you? On this week’s episode, hear stories about racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion, from the Queen’s community. Also, learn about resources and support available to you if you experience discrimination at Queen’s.
Guests Mingyuan Li Ning Feng Resources
Human Rights and Equity Office – https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/home
We all speak with an accent, but how does your unique accent affect your identity and how others perceive you? On this week’s episode, hear stories from the Queen’s community about accented English, and learn about resources available to support you.
Guests Emina Arase & Janki Patel
Speak Up: Academic Speaking Skills Lab – https://sass.queensu.ca/eal/#SPEAK Conversation Program – https://quic.queensu.ca/get-involved/english-conversation-program/
How can we navigate communication differences and learn from misunderstandings?
Guest: Lynn Chen
Queen’s Resources
Speak Up – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills
Career Services – https://careers.queensu.ca/students/resources-student-groups-identities/international-students
How can we overcome the challenges of group work at university and in the workplace?
Guests: Joshua O. Awolusi & Ian Garner
QUIC Intercultural Awareness Certificate – https://quic.queensu.ca/get-involved/intercultural-training/
SASS Group Work Resource – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/online/group-work
What does academic integrity mean to you, and why is it important?
Guest: Paula Larrondo
Queen’s Resources:
SASS Academic Integrity online tutorial – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academic-integrity/#/
Academic Connections Certificate – https://sass.queensu.ca/resources/academic-english-skills
How can we overcome the challenges of online learning while appreciating its benefits?
Guest: Simran Dhaliwal
Queen’s Resources:
SASS Academics 101 – https://sass.queensu.ca/sites/sasswww/files/courses/academics-101/#/
What is it like to return to university as an older student?
Guest: Samad Shabestari
Queen’s Resources:
Ban Righ Centre – https://www.queensu.ca/ban-righ-centre/
SASS academic skills appointments – https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments
How can we navigate the ups and downs of intercultural thesis supervisor relationship?
Guest: Ellie
Queen’s Resources: SGSPA resources: https://www.queensu.ca/sgs/current-students/graduate-supervision
How can the knowledge and use of multiple languages help us be better learners?
Guest: Yiyi He
Queen’s Resources: SASS 1:1 appointments: https://sass.queensu.ca/appointments
How has an exchange experience impacted you?
Guest: Ashley Luo
Queen’s Resources: International Programs Office – https://www.queensu.ca/ipo/
How has homesickness affected your wellbeing? Krissy Liu talks about how homesickness impacted her and shares the strategies she uses to overcome her longing for family, friends, and home.
How can you build community in a new place? Navjit Gaurav shares tips about overcaming loneliness by building a community at Queen’s.
Guest: Navjit Gaurav
How can you have fun on a tight budget? Johanna Amos shares tips about how to connect with your community but not spend too much money.
Guest: Johanna Amos
How do you procrastinate? Ozge Girgin talks about the ways she procrastinates and strategies for staying focused as a student.
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